Local governments make use of zoning to protect the community’s health and safety while encouraging growth. Zoning laws, sometimes called land use regulations or zoning ordinances, also regulate the features of a building, along with the required setback from the street. Different Zoning Laws for Different Businesses Zoning laws aren’t quite like the weather or [...]
.With more brick-and-mortar businesses struggling, commercial landlords have a lot on their plate. Commercial landlords in Downton Sanford face lengthy and complex evictions if their tenants can no longer pay the rent. Fail to conduct the eviction properly along with strict Florida leasing laws can impact a landlord’s remedies. To help limit the loss of [...]
There’s that saying about good fences and good neighbors that you’ve probably heard, and for the most part, it rings true. But what happens when a property line, fence or tree issue results in a neighborly argument? Most disputes are easy enough to work through. Yet some turn ugly quickly. Whether it’s a matter of [...]
The rental law in Florida is clear in how the relationship between landlords and tenants must progress. Landlords have the right to evict a tenant should they fail to pay the rent within a specified period, which is outlined in the leasing agreement. Failure to respond to an eviction summons or other official notices can [...]
In most cases, operating a business from your home isn’t legal. Most U.S. laws limit the locations and under what conditions a business can operate. Yet, if every illegal home-run business in the country were shut down, millions of companies would be impacted, the economy would suffer a major blow, and the country could [...]
When it comes to renters, Florida has one of the highest populations in the country. Of the 19 million people living here, more than 2 million are renters. While the state boasts one of the largest populations of tenants, the landlord-tenant law in Florida is somewhat vague for landlords trying to get their rent. Knowing [...]
A foreclosure refers to the process where a lending institution attempts to recover a portion of outstanding mortgage from a homeowner who’s defaulted on the loan. Typically, the lender will sell that property at a foreclosure auction. For real estate investors and home buyers, it’s often a good opportunity to buy low. However, buying a [...]
An attorney opinion letter is a formal piece of advice or an expression of judgment. It’s based on a professional’s expert knowledge. An opinion letter mostly refers to a document that contains an attorney’s understanding of the law. Whether you want to avoid costly litigation or correctly navigate your way through a current lawsuit, you [...]
